IRVINE, Calif. (February 28, 2006) - Demonstrating a commitment to higher education, Taco Bell Corp., the nation's leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain, today announced a $5,000 grant to the American Indian College Fund (the Fund). The award has been made available in support of American Indian students attending various tribal colleges and universities across the United States.

Taco Bell's sponsorship will support five $1,000 scholarships, to be administered by the Fund, and awarded to five outstanding tribal college students based upon individual merit and financial need. To learn more about the scholarship process at the tribal colleges, please visit the American Indian College Fund Web site at www.collegefund.org. The scholarships will be awarded to recipients in Fall 2006.

In addition to Taco Bell's commitment to supporting higher education for American Indians, the restaurant company also devotes attention to other nonprofit public charities and initiatives, such as the Taco Bell Foundation. Working exclusively with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Taco Bell Foundation focuses on teen-oriented programming emphasizing leadership, personal growth and career opportunities for youth of communities nationwide. These goals are met through donations from Taco Bell customers, along with support from Taco Bell Corp., its employees and franchisees.

About Taco Bell
Taco Bell Corp., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., (NYSE: YUM), is the nation's leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain serving tacos, burritos, signature Quesadillas, Border Bowls®, nachos and other specialty items. Taco Bell serves more than 35 million consumers each week in more than 6,500 restaurants in the U.S. "Think Outside the Bun " and visit www.tacobell.com.

About The American Indian College Fund
Established in 1989, The American Indian College Fund, has spent more than a decade helping increase educational opportunities for Native students. With its credo "educating the mind and spirit," the Denver-based nonprofit distributes scholarships and support to 32 tribal colleges in 11 states. This aid directly supports more than 6,000 scholarships each year, also supporting endowments, developmental needs and public awareness, in addition to college programs in Native cultural preservation and teacher training.